Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of NBA career-scoring leader LeBron James, has been selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 55th pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday. This historic selection, presented by State Farm, makes LeBron and Bronny the first-ever father-son duo to play in the NBA simultaneously. Bronny, who played one season at the University of Southern California (USC), will now join his father on the Lakers' roster, fulfilling LeBron's long-held dream of playing alongside his eldest son.
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Bronny James has been drafted by the NBAβs LA Lakers, the same team his dad, LeBron James plays for https://t.co/HinbH0zPnF
The Lakers draft Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, and create the first father-son duo in the history of the NBA. https://t.co/UybPTjZpnU
Bronny James, the son of career scoring leader LeBron James, selected 55th by the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA draft https://t.co/FOi2EpfFrg
With the 55th pick in the 2nd Round of the 2024 NBA Draft, the Lakers select 19-year-old Bronny James, after one season at USC.
Teammates. An unreal moment for LeBron and Bronny James β€οΈ https://t.co/aUyflCoOKU
The Lakers actually drafted Bronny James and NBA fans had so many feelings https://t.co/admPimdLSq https://t.co/VFeC0foXxn
#BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James, LeBron Jamesβ oldest son, at No. 55 in the second round. https://t.co/1r2TVihXNI https://t.co/xumpqbO0Bw
Ya donβt say? https://t.co/KL3T1G0T86
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Lakers fans right now after getting Bronny: https://t.co/owB5RIB3nj
Well, Bronny and LeBron playing together is a cool thing, I guess. https://t.co/eEkB9TqotW
Gonna be weird when he signs with the Sixers this weekend. But #thisleague amirite https://t.co/UtUEEfCwCB
Never saw this coming ππ https://t.co/hhpRPb7djt
Bronny: Los Angeles Laker. https://t.co/TvhkzEs9sO
"This is a historic moment for the league. This is the first time a father-son duo are set to be in the league at the same time." @ShamsCharania gave us all the details on the LA Lakers drafting Bronny James. https://t.co/McvLkaa5qZ
Bronny James officially drafted by the Lakers https://t.co/N6U6oQREyE
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This is simply incredibleβ¦ π€― #Lakers @KingJames @BronnyJamesJr #NBA FROM THIS TO THIS https://t.co/cFSZjbPeuu
This doesnβt feel real. Bronny James will join his father, LeBron James, as a member of the Los Angeles #Lakers. Fight On! βπΎ https://t.co/re6joebkVz
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The Lakers selected Bronny James with the 55th pick in the 2024 #NBAdraft, creating a historic father-son NBA duo with LeBron James. πhttps://t.co/gVs4Fbj6T4 https://t.co/HCOyaQOwf4
You when all is said and done, this is cool. https://t.co/hcwknPoNPY
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"This is a historic moment for the league. This is the first time a father-son duo are set to be in the league at the same time." @ShamsCharania give us all the details on the LA Lakers drafting Bronny James. https://t.co/4Q7igAHo85
Bronny James is selected 55th overall by the @Lakers in the 2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm! Watch the Second Round on ESPN. https://t.co/BnxozT7CGj
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially drafted Bronny James with the 55th pick of the NBA Draft. Bronny and LeBron become the first active father-son duo in NBA history. MORE Β» https://t.co/qhgEOJvKNJ https://t.co/XuOt6lfS2h
Bronny James picked by Lakers in second-round 2024 NBA Draft scheme https://t.co/aC6OCIDiN7 https://t.co/Dl9ML96eKA
Bronny & LeBron will be the first father/son duo to play together in NBA history π± There's a new era in LA π https://t.co/DFKhE0jxAx
#NBADraft2024: Bronny James picked by LeBron's #Lakers in Round 2. It's a story fit for Hollywood with an Akron flavor https://t.co/nvTDNDhH1b
This sucks. https://t.co/Vun0K7b4Js
Wait the draft is happening now? And congrats to the Lakers. Great pick. https://t.co/eZiJeoe9R6
Bronny James has officially been drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers π₯ Bronny x LeBron π€― πΈ: @BronnyJamesJr https://t.co/pdJqd0RxNH
The Los Angeles Lakers have drafted Bronny James with the No. 55 pick. The first father-son duo as active players in NBA history are set to become the first father-son teammates, as well. LeBron James, 39, and Bronny, 19, will share the court in L.A.
With the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft https://t.co/4sStZXSw9y
The Los Angeles Lakers are selecting Bronny James with the 55th overall pick. π #NBADraft https://t.co/twnxSAfHA0
Story: Lakers select USC's Bronny James with No. 55 pick of 2024 NBA Draft, setting up the league's first ever father-son duo with LeBron James @washingtonpost @PostSports https://t.co/dSNETMAJDE
Lakers select Bronny James with the No. 55 pick, which will team him up with LeBron. One NBA executive to @Sportskeeda on Bronny: "Iβm not quite sure what his reliable skill will be in the league. But thereβs one thing that Iβve discovered in this league. If you have a healthyβ¦
#BREAKING: Bronny James selected by LA Lakers in 2nd round of NBA Draft https://t.co/1r2TVihXNI
BREAKING: Bronny James has been selected No. 55 overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. https://t.co/Wzay2jYgvf
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny James with the 55th pick of the NBA draft Thursday, a major step in Lakers star LeBron Jamesβs long-held dream of teaming up with his eldest son in the NBA. https://t.co/yq3j4iyRaA
Never saw that coming π https://t.co/MzKkzu2KxK
With the 55th pick of the NBA Draft, the @Lakers select Bronny James! Second Round of the 2024 #NBADraft presented by State Farm is LIVE on ESPN!
Imagine that.. https://t.co/OBchnqtquA
Welcome to the Lakers, Bronny! https://t.co/v2kIFUtbze
shocker! https://t.co/qIWwVZ15Ar
Bron x Bronny in LA β The Lakers select Bronny James with the No. 55 pick in the NBA draft https://t.co/91x9iebZeA
With the No. 55 pick of the 2024 #NBADraft, the @Lakers select Bronny James! https://t.co/wABisnuejG
"The Lakers will take Bronny at No. 55, I think LeBron will re-sign, they'll play together, and it'll be a great story." β @Chris_Broussard on the Lakers drafting Bronny James: https://t.co/Kvil0VCPbW
Now on @njdotcom NBA Draft 2024: LeBron gets his wish as Lakers draft Bronny James βMy dream has always just been to put my name out, make a name for myself, and, of course, get to the NBA." https://t.co/JLpc7ZVtXf
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The Lakers select LeBron Raymone βBronnyβ James Jr. with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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π¨ BRONNY JAMES IS DRAFTED BY THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS π¨ https://t.co/xRN17iYS3w
DRAFTED. β The @Lakers select Bronny James with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA DraftβΌοΈ https://t.co/PIaF2E8IpH
Father and Son on the same #NBA team at the same time β¦. Just let that sink in. Thatβs INSANE π€―π€―π€― @KingJames X @BronnyJamesJr #Lakers https://t.co/vuMI7H0pBF
Lakers got Bronny. Whoda thunk?
In the least surprising move of the 2024 NBA Draft, the Lakers selected Bronny James with the No. 55 pick. @LakersSBN https://t.co/zJHtxYsc2I
THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS DRAFT BRONNY JAMES AT NO. 55. π€©π΄ β Lakers To Draft Bronny James -180 https://t.co/JbnRLYAumk
The Los Angeles Lakers are selecting Bronny James with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA draft. LeBron and Bronny James to become the first ever father-son duo to be in the NBA at the same time. https://t.co/bg8o6oMDlT
FUN FACT: Bronny James is actually the son of former #1 overall pick, LeBron James.
Father-son NBA duo next year π€― The longevity of Lebron https://t.co/NEFS6lvMjM
Shocking: Lakers draft Bronny James
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Good day to be a Nepo Baby! https://t.co/GD3yomJAyJ
π¨Just in: Bronny James has been selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 55th pick in the 2nd round of the 2024 NBA Draft. His father LeBron plays for the Lakers. LeBron and Bronny James will become the first ever father-son duo to be in the NBA at the same time. https://t.co/UPUiOHPJqG
Bronny to the Lakers per @ShamsCharania https://t.co/uz7KFW4xt8
Fun fact: this is actually the son of LeBron James, who has spent the last five seasons with the Lakers. Funny coincidence here https://t.co/kQCwzmk0BO
Well done, @johnhollinger πͺ https://t.co/UoAE80d7Ns
Exhibition games will be sold out. https://t.co/YMKDQf8K3F
BREAKING: The Lakers drafted Bronny James with the no.55 pick, per @ShamsCharania https://t.co/mVzs3KFsVN
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Lakers just drafted Bronny. https://t.co/Aq9IfXsmEQ
THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS HAVE DRAFTED BRONNY JAMES There were more bets on the Lakers to draft Bronny than every other team combined π€ https://t.co/rz1iVJzHij
The Los Angeles Lakers select Bronny James with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft π₯ LeBron and Bronny become the first-ever father-son duo to be in the NBA at the same time π https://t.co/xIQWgcP3Hj
THE LAKERS DRAFT BRONNY JAMES 55TH OVERALL π€―π₯ https://t.co/Li61tjl5P1
BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers are selecting Bronny James with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA draft, per @ShamsCharania INCREDIBLE: LeBron and Bronny James on the same team. Just wow!! https://t.co/pW19L5wwOY
The Lakers are selecting Bronny James with the 55th overall pick in the NBA Draft π LeBron and Bronny become the first father-son duo to play in the NBA at the same time. And now they're teammates. https://t.co/AgvS5CUZTV
Itβs happening! π³ https://t.co/y2q1fBXVmy
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BREAKING: Bronny James Jr. has been drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers https://t.co/eyqa81qn9J
Sources: The Los Angeles Lakers are selecting Bronny James with the No. 55 overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft. https://t.co/v8H4UQ3WWZ
BREAKING: Bronny James is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers. Bronny and LeBron will make history as the first father-son duo on the same NBA roster. https://t.co/WmOE3s7ajT
Bronny James has been selected by the Los Angeles Lakers at pick No. 55 in the NBA Draft https://t.co/dR2TdX6vsV
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BREAKING: Bronny James drafted by the Lakers, per @ShamsCharania. https://t.co/iyvdK0wyty
Iβm so here for this. https://t.co/Wy4wqg2WEx
BREAKING: The Lakers are drafting Bronny James Father and son duo in the NBA π₯ https://t.co/t6MRbs3tVm
LAKERS TAKE BRONNY JAMES AT NO. 55 IN THE 2024 DRAFT π₯ Welcome to the league π (via @ShamsCharania) https://t.co/nW3kwRZNV7
Los Angeles Lakers are drafting Bronny James with No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. https://t.co/8CUeIlXnxm
LAKERS DRAFT BRONNY JAMES WITH THE 55TH PICK https://t.co/AEcvudavTY
The Los Angeles Lakers are selecting Bronny James with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA draft, sources say. LeBron and Bronny James to become the first ever father-son duo to be in the NBA at the same time. https://t.co/CyewBHNswz
Call it now: will the Lakers draft Bronny James? https://t.co/vb7YrwSWWf
Bronny James was not selected in the first round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday. The pick that might be most logical for Thursday? 55th overall, a selection held by the Lakers, the team that his father LeBron has played for since 2018. https://t.co/OovcuGTboy
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Bronny Jamesβ draft night has likely arrived. The son of career-scoring leader LeBron James was not selected in the first round Wednesday in the NBA draft, and now will wait to see if heβs picked in the second round when selections resume this afternoon. https://t.co/ajqHMA00TI
Lakers pass on Bronny James in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft amid LeBron's player option https://t.co/Wt0FzQCwqp https://t.co/J6Bwe0ICFs
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